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US 6,584,632 B1Granted
Futon flipper
OwnerKristopher M. Mittenbergerinventor
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Abstract
A strap system for folding a futon having a mattress. The strap system includes two end loops attachable to the frame of the futon, adjustable straps attached to each end loop and a handle between the straps.
Claims7
A strap system in combination with an adjustable furniture piece comprising:
- a furniture piece having a frame part which can be movable between a first position and a second position,
- a first loop having means for securing the first loop around a movable frame part,
- a second loop spaced from said first loop and having means for securing the second loop at another location on the movable frame part,
- a first strap member connected to said first loop,
- said first strap member having means for adjusting the length of the first strap,
- a second strap member connected to said second loop, said second strap member having means for adjusting the length of the second strap, and
- a handle connecting the first strap member to the second strap member.
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A method of using a strap system in combination with an adjustable furniture piece, wherein said combination comprises:
- a furniture piece having a frame part which can be movable between a first position and a second position,
- a first loop having means for securing the first loop around a movable frame part,
- a second loop spaced from said first loop and having means for securing the second loop at another location on the movable frame part,
- a first strap member connected to said first loop,
- said first strap member having means for adjusting the length of the first strap,
- a second strap member connected to said second loop,
- said second strap member having means for adjusting the length of the second strap, and
- a handle connecting the first strap member to the second strap member, and
- wherein said method comprises the steps of:
- (a) attaching the first loop to a first location on the movable frame part,
- (b) attaching the second loop to a second location on the movable frame part spaced from the first location,
- (c) adjusting the lengths of the first loop and the second loop to insure a tight fit around the frame at the first location and the second location,
- (d) pulling the handle upwardly over a back portion of the frame to move the movable frame part from the first position to the second position,
- said second position being substantially elevated relative to the first position.
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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.